Understanding First Aid for Youth Mental Health – Effective Solutions

Understanding First Aid for Youth Mental Health

Course Description

This 1-day award gives a great qualification in youth mental health, for everyone who wants to learn about the benefits of mental health first aid and about common mental health conditions, available support and be able to signpost for further suitable bodies for professional assistance. This award has one unit called ‘First Aid for Mental Health Essentials’.

Learning outcomes as follows:

Unit 1

Understand the role of first aid for youth mental health
Know how to provide support for youth mental health.
Understand the common youth mental health conditions.
Know the recognition signs of stress in youths and how to manage them.
Understand how substance abuse can impact on youth mental health.
Understand how to put an action plan in place for youth mental health.

Assessment and Certification

The qualification is assessed with a multiple-choice question paper.

After successful completion of this course the candidate will gain a SafeCert Level 5 Award in Understanding First Aid for Youth Mental Health

Certificates are valid for 3 years.

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must be 14 years and above.

These qualifications are available to anyone who is capable of reaching the required standards.

There are no formal requirements for entry to these qualifications.

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